A long wait is drawing to a close. Ever since New Line Cinema announced its plans a couple of years ago to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s three-volume novel “The Lord of the Rings” to the screen, the buzz has been fierce. For example, on April 7, 2000, when the first theatrical trailer was made available online, close to 1.7 million people downloaded it during the first 24 hours. [More]
Month: October 2001
From: Moviefone.com
The great English actor Ian McKellen talks about getting into the character (and costume) of the wizard Gandalf. [More]
From: Gandalf
The Ovation Cable network is airing a documentary on J.R.R. Tolkien this month. The listed times are for Eastern Time Zone. Tuesday October 16th at 9 p.m repeating at 1 a.m.
Ringer Spy Mr Tadpole gets a nice surprise when he opened his Mastercard bill today! (hrm..all I get is bills…no fun stuff..) [More]
From: Mr Tadpole
Much to my surprise, look what arrived with my Globalplus Mastercard bill today! Check out www.globalplus.co.nz/lordoftherings for more info, according to this. I’ve included scans of both sides of the pamphlet. Nice prizes! Tickets to the NZ premiere, chess sets, a trip to Cannes and a walk-on role in “a major Australian movie”.
Ringer Spy thewhiteladyofrohan sends along this scan of the Orlando Bloom (Legolas) article in the most recent issue of ‘Elle’ Magazine.